Pycnanthemum incanum
Pycnanthemum incanum, commonly known as white mountain mint, is a resilient perennial herb native to North America. Distinguished by its silvery, pubescent foliage and fragrant white flowers, this plant serves as a vital nectar source for pollinators. It is valued in herbalism for its aromatic, antimicrobial, and refreshing properties.
- Scientific name: Pycnanthemum incanum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pycnanthemum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pycnanthemum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pycnanthemum incanum, is recognized by various regional designations depending on the linguistic context. In Persian, it is referred to by the name پیکنانتمم اینکانوم.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | پیکنانتمم اینکانوم | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the United States. In the North-Central U.S.A., it can be found growing in Illinois. Its range extends into the Northeastern U.S.A., where it is documented in Indiana. Additionally, this species is present within the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts. Finally, the plant's geographical presence is also noted in New Jersey.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Jersey | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Ohio | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Pennsylvania | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Vermont | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | West Virginia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pycnanthemum incanum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, linalool, myrcene, pulegone.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myrcene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulegone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |